“Dreamor Ranch” and “Mindy Sullivan’s Training”

Lessons, Training, Stallion Service, Birthday Parties

80 Brown Road, San Juan Bautista, Ca. 95045

(831) 623-4054

 

Equine Resume

 

Schooling:

1. Attended Los Angeles Pierce College from 9-76 through 6-79

*          Major: Animal Science/Pre-Vet

2. Apprenticed  8-76 through 10-84

*          Sue Burkman Training Stable- one of the Top 10 Arabian Trainers at the time

*                    William Weldon - Cutting, Reining and Quarter Horse Trainer

*                    Ronnie Phelps - Dressage & Jumping Trainer

3. Worked as a Vet Tech with Dr. Dycks, DVM 1976 through 1980

4. Learned Horse “Business” 

*          Stoney Ridge Farm in Binghamton, New York- Multi Million Dollar                                                 Breeding/Training Facility with National Connections

1984 to 1986 Training Assistant, Bookkeeper

            5. Additional Training

*                    Mikki Jackson – Working with “Wild Horses” using Monty Roberts “Join up” Techniques

*                    George Morris – Forward seat equitation and conditioning for serious competitions

 

 

Employment:

Professional Horse Trainer/ Behaviorist from 1980 through present

*          Emphasis on quiet, well behaved, well adjusted horses that are a pleasure to ride

*          Opened Sullivan’s Arabians in 1982 -

my first Training Facility in Los Angeles – emphasis on Riding Lessons

*          Moved to Upstate New York in 1984 through 1986

Opened Sullivan’s Mountain Arabian Horse Center – emphasis on Lessons and training with weekly horse shows

*          Moved to Northern California in 1986 where I opened and am

Presently Operating “Dreamor Ranch” – emphasis on Education for horse AND rider, horse rescue and rehabilitation

 

 

Horse Experiences and Successes:

1. Multiple Silver Buckle Winner in the sport of Gymkhana

2. National Horse Show Trainer and Participant

3. National  Parade Participant and Award Winner

*          Tournament of Roses Parade

*          Hollywood Christmas Lane Parade

*          Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

*          Local Parades such as Morgan Hill 4th of July Parade,  Los Gatos Christmas Parade

4. Endurance Riding Crew

5. Professional Horseback Riding Instructor/Coach

            *          English, Jumping, Western, Gymkhana, Cow Work

*          Emphasis on having “FUN” with your horse as a companion

*          Gaining Self Confidence/Leadership skills in Children

 

6. Producer of Successful students in:

*          English Riding & Jumping

*          Western Riding & Reining

*          Pleasure & Trails

*          Silver Buckle Winners in Gymkhana

*          National Endurance Competition Winners

*          U.S. Olympic Team Members

*          Life Challenges

Special Skills:

1. Horse Problem Solving, Breaking bad or dangerous habits

2. Working with Problem Students by using horses to help them work out their difficulties

3. Teacher

4. Ability to identify special needs in rescue horses in order to promote rehabilitation

5. Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in each horse/rider combination in order to promote the best “match” both in careers and relationship.

 

Successes I’m Most Proud of:

1. Horse Rescue - I’ve rescued, rehabilitated and permanently placed hundreds of horses

2. Being a Foster Parent

3. Watching shy, insecure  horse loving students blossom into knowledgeable, self assured “people” because of their success with horses

4. Having a “relationship” with every horse I work with instead of simply “Training” them.

5. Every one of my students from the youngest (3 years old) to the oldest (87 years old).